Buddleja 'Butterfly Red' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Red Chip'® (Buddleja davidii) is an upright, compact small shrub that produces purple-red flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Butterfly bush 'Red Chip'® also has lanceolate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and grows to around 1 metre wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Buddleja davidii 'Miss Molly'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * Cut flower * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Butterfly bush 'Red Chip'®s are medium green, lanceolate, opposite. They are about 10 - 20 cm tall.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Butterfly bush 'Red Chip'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Red Chip'® is an upright and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from September to October, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from September to October.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The purple-red flowers of the Butterfly bush 'Red Chip'® appear in panicles from July to September. They are strongly scented.

Use
Tubs, cutting, bee pasture, balcony/patio, small/front garden, scented garden

Root
Near the surface.